Introduction

Since the original Establishment in 1831 as a used clothes store in Kyoto, Takashimaya has continually grown by applying innovative approaches both within Japan and overseas. By doing so we have always introduced new values that sync with the expectations of each era’s customers and society. This history and tradition of constant innovation — after more than 180 years — is now very much part of our DNA.

At present, Takashimaya has 17 department stores in Japan, with 4 more in Singapore, Shanghai, Taipei and Vietnam. Besides our core retail business, our group carries out a range of activities that include development as well as contract and design.

The development business is positioned as our second core focus, after department stores. The active promotion of shopping centers (SC) both in Japan and overseas is overseen by Toshin Development, one of our group’s subsidiaries. We aim to expand the scope of our business, especially in ASEAN nations, as venues for further growth. To that end, we are working on plans to open stores in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2017.

Our company has collected, categorized and exhibited art and historical materials that date back to our foundation. Now on display at the Takashimaya Historical Museum in Osaka, we call these materials “the Takashimaya Archives”, and view them as a management resource. Why? In this rapidly-changing age, in accordance with the Japanese phrase onko-chishin (literally, learning from the past), we want to share and take inspiration from our basic values, such as the Spirit of Challenge and Customers First, by promoting the use of the Takashimaya Archives in future management and business activities.

At Takashimaya we ceaselessly strive to create and provide new values that are based on our spirit of tradition and dedication to innovation for one and all.

Takashimaya Group Store Network

Group Business in Japan & Overseas

Group Business in Japan

Group businesses in Japan are designed to strengthen our links with our department stores and increase our brand value. By collecting and utilizing the expertise and strengths of each Group company, we can increase our overall strength and respond to the diverse needs of our customers.

Group Business Overseas

In our overseas businesses we are promoting the expansion of stores in the China and ASEAN regions.

The Singapore Takashimaya SC will celebrate its 20th birthday in 2013, thanks to the support of both the community and tourists from nearby countries.